On this episode of Love All, Kim Clijsters joins Blair Henley from Melbourne to break down what’s really happening at the Australian Open, from the energy on the grounds to the viral $1 million One Point Slam.
Kim gives her expert take on Coco Gauff’s evolution against Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev’s reset after a coaching change, and Alexander Bublik’s breakthrough. They also cover Aryna Sabalenka’s title run, Elina Svitolina’s win in Auckland, and the biggest storylines heading into the main draw.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Love All0:47 Melbourne weather & the "Happy Slam" vibe4:48 The One Point Slam: Rules, community, and the $1M15:33 Henley’s Headlines: United Cup15:47 Coco Gauff vs Iga Świątek: why the tide has turned20:20 Belinda Bencic’s great week: Is peaking before a Slam dangerous?24:00 Svitolina’s Auckland title26:46 Medvedev wins Brisbane: 22 titles in 22 cities32:45 Bublik wins Hong Kong, Musetti’s finals struggles & mental pressure35:10 Memory Lane: Kim’s first Australian Open at 1639:26 2004 AO final vs Justine Henin & learning from losses41:55 2011 AO title, comeback as a mom & becoming World No. 143:55 Guest Question: What motivated Kim more: fear of failing or joy of success?45:53 Rec Room: Blair’s makeup secret47:22 Kim’s rec: The Australian Open app49:00 Closing thoughts & wrap-up
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